A ILX is based on the chassis from the Honda Civic with some reworking done in the name of refinement and solidity. Now before you get concerned, let it be known that Acura's done a thorough job. This is no Canadian market EL. Through the increased use of high-tensile steel, torsional rigidity has been increased by 18 percent front, 11 percent rear, and an aluminum engine hood and bumper beams reduce weight. The body is completely reskinned, with a steeper windscreen and a more mature-looking body. Love or loathe the styling, it works in that the ILX looks distinctly Acura and nothing like the more pedestrian economy car on which it was based.The interior, too, is pure Acura, from the waterfall-design, button-laden center stack to the red start button to the right of the steering wheel. Build quality appeared solid on the test units we drove and the optional leather interiors were also of good quality.
Two four-cylinder engines are offered in the ILX: a 2.0-liter that produces 150 hp, and a 201-hp 2.4-liter. The former will be the volume choice and is paired exclusively with a five-speed automatic, while the latter will undoubtedly find favor with enthusiasts by virtue of its six-speed manual. A hybrid option with a CVT transmission and a 90-hp 1.5-liter combustion engine paired with a 23-hp electric motor is the final option.
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